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Employees the world over were locked out of their computers on May 12 and over that following weekend as an insidious and widespread cyberattack nicknamed “WannaCry” rolled through the Internet and into headlines. See, “WannaCry Ransomware: What We Know Monday,” NPR.org (May 15, 2017). The ransomware attack, which for now seems to have been halted, encrypts a computer or network’s data and demands $300 in the online currency bitcoin to unlock the data. See, “‘Accidental Hero’ Halts Ransomware Attack and Warns: ‘This Is Not Over,’” The Guardian (May 13, 2017).
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By Alan Friel and Stephanie Lucas
The importance of promoting brands and products on digital platforms has continued to grow as advertisers are learning how to use social media to reach out to specific populations by harnessing the power and goodwill of the people on these platforms that are popular with and influence particular niche groups of interest. These so-called “influencers” can have thousands, or even millions and tens of millions of followers. But when is the influencer an objective critic, and when is she a paid spokesperson?
Artificially Intelligent Blockchain of Things: Examining Legal Tech’s Biggest Buzzwords
By Ian Lopez
Panelists at ALM Cybersecure 2017 Delved Into the Year’s Biggest Legal Technology Buzzwords and the Hype Fueling Their Popularity
Legal technology has no shortage of buzzwords. The latest slew to take the industry by storm were the topic conversation in a Dec. 5 panel at ALM’s CyberSecure event in New York.
Internet Goods and Product Liability
By Jonathan Bick
The Internet’s value arises in part from its ability to provide images, data and content quickly and at little cost. This ability results from the fact that Internet products — whether they be images, data or content — are each reduced to a digital format. Sharing products that have been so reduced may result in product liability.
Ransomware: What to Do When It Happens to You
By Kiran Raj and Mallory Jensen
In the event that your company is the victim of a ransomware attack, this article provides steps to be taken as part of its response to such an incident. It is meant to be a helpful guide, but the best response generally will depend on different factors, including the scope and severity of the attack, availability of remediation measures, and business sensitivities.
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